Hatched 20 January 2001
He requires much attention and is spoiled rotten. We have come to believe that Thor is really a little girl, just by the size. But we are going to continue to call her a him.
He has learned to say in a southern accent of course:
Hi
Hello
Hello baby
I love you
I want a kiss
Gimme a kiss
Gimme kisses
Potty (and also potties on command for me)
whatchadoin?
Look what I got?
Peek a boo
I see you
There he is
Good bye
bye bye
Where's Papa?
Hi sweetie
Hi beautiful
he's so pretty
I want out
good job
I'm OK (says this when he falls off his perch)
nite nite
are you a good baby?
are you hungry?
Hey matey
Uh OH
here kitty kitty
meowwwwwwwwwwww
whatcha doin doin doin doin doin
wheres that cat?
tickle tickle
(will give you five with his foot)
wanna go outside
look at you
Thank You!
what's that?
shakes his head and says no no no
His newest words are Blah, Blah, Blah!
Ouch! then pinches me...
will dance for you
Asks "Where's Molly?" Then barks like a poodle
Asks "Where's Bo?" then barks like a doberman
Growls
Asks "Are you sick?" Then coughs
Point your finger at him and say "BANG" and he falls over and says OWWWWWWW
Will spread his wings when you say he's so beautiful!
he barks, laughs and growls also!
CSI theme song Who are you? who who
What's up with that?
he is trying desperately to whistle but can't quite get it yet


We bought Thor when he was just 8 weeks old and has been a welcome addition to our family. Everything he knows he has learned from us. He also loves to take a shower with you or get soaked with the hose outside. He measures 31 inches from his head to tail. He has been a wonderul friend and will always have a loving home with us.

Blue & gold macaws (Ara ararauna) are prized for their beauty and personality. They make excellent pets, although some have a tendency to become nippy. Blue & golds have an extensive range throughout most of tropical South America, from eastern Panama and lowland Colombia, and a large range throughout the Amazon basin. They inhabit forests of many types and usually fly in pairs or small family groups, but sometimes you’ll see flocks of up to 25 birds.

Appearance & Personality
Among the largest of the parrots, they are a brilliant ultramarine blue above and gold beneath. Their black throats distinguish them from the blue-throated macaw. The naked facial skin is white and has rows of black feather forming lines. The facial skin blushes with excitement. The tail – which is almost as long as the body -- is long and tapered, blue above and gold beneath. Young, hand-raised macaws are very adaptable and easily handled by many people. They must be socialized at a young age and exposed to a variety of experiences (veterinary visits, houseguests, and car rides) to avoid fearful behavior. Macaws can be very loud as well as destructive. While some speak, most macaws have limited ability to mimic. They are, however, very intelligent and relatively easy to train. Macaws are playful and love to chew. They should always be provided with toys, especially wooden blocks and branches from non-toxic trees. In order to ensure safety, companion macaws should not be allowed unsupervised freedom in the home as they often encounter toxins or dangerous items.

Feeding
Macaws should be fed a formulated (pelleted or extruded) diet supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables. Also offer 1/2 cup of fresh fruits and vegetables. Give two to three nuts as treats. Small amounts of seed may also be given as treats, especially as rewards for good behavior. Vitamin supplements are not needed for birds that are eating a formulated diet. Blue & golds are moderately difficult to hand feed from a very early age. They require a high-fat diet and also do well with additional protein, especially at a very young age. A small amount of peanut butter or ground sunflower seeds may be added to increase protein and fat levels.

Grooming
Routine bathing or showering is vital to maintaining good plumage and skin condition. Birds can be misted and allowed to dry in a warm room or in the sun, or dried with a blow drier. An ideal way to bathe macaws is to put them in a cage outside, sprinkle them with the hose, and allow them to dry in the sun. Macaws are strong fliers. Most primary flight feathers (10 feathers closest to the tip of the wing) should be clipped to prevent flight. Clip only enough so the bird will glide to the floor.

Housing
Macaws are very active and should be provided the largest cage that space and budget allows. Macaws must be able to open their wings without touching the sides of their breeding cage (wing span is approximately three feet) and should have adequate space to move freely between two perches.

From: "Sarah"
Subject: Catholic Parrots
A lady goes to her priest one day and tells him, "Father, I have problem. I have two female parrots, but they only know how to say one thing." "What do they say?" the priest inquired. They say, "Hi, we're hookers! Do you want to have some fun?" "That's obscene!" the priest exclaimed, then he thought for a moment. "You know," he said, "I may have a solution to your problem. I have two male talking parrots, which I have taught to pray and read the Bible.. Bring your two parrots over to my house, and we'll put them in the cage with Frank and Peter. My parrots can teach your parrots to praise and worship, and your parrots are sure to stop saying .. . That phrase . . . in no time. "Thank you," the woman responded, "this may very well be the solution." The next day, she brought her female parrots to the priest's house. As he ushered her in, she saw that his two male parrots were inside their cage holding rosary beads and praying.. Impressed, she walked over and placed her parrots in with them. After a few minutes, the female parrots cried out in unison: "Hi, we're hookers! Do you want to have some fun? There was stunned silence. Shocked, one male parrot looked over at the other male parrot and exclaimed, "Put the beads away, Frank. Our prayers have been answered."